What is the cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Rugby?

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Rugby is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Rugby?

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Rugby. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Clifton Road via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Rugby via Basingstoke and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Rugby?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Rugby is 169 miles. The road distance is 115.4 miles.

How do I travel from Shaftesbury to Rugby without a car?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Shaftesbury to Rugby?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Shaftesbury to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Rugby bus from?

Shaftesbury to Rugby bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Rugby train from?

Shaftesbury to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Rugby?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Rugby is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Rugby bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Rugby bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Rugby train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Rugby is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Shaftesbury to Rugby.

Where can I stay near Rugby?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Rugby.

Shaftesbury to Rugby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Rugby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 58m
£67–123
Drive 114.7 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Rugbycar 114.7 mi
2h 30m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clifton Roadbus 460
8h 17m
£36–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
3. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
7h 51m
£71–146

Shaftesbury to Rugby by bus and train

108Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Rugby, England?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Rugby via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Coventry in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Clifton Road via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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